Rhode Island § 45-3-11 § 45-3-11. Forfeiture for neglect of duty by officers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 45-3-11 — § 45-3-11. Forfeiture for neglect of duty by officers.

Rhode Island § 45-3-11

Title 45Towns and cities

Ch. 45-3Town Meetings

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-3-11 (2026).

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§ 45-3-11. Forfeiture for neglect of duty by officers.
Every town clerk or town treasurer who neglects or refuses to issue a warrant as provided
            in § 45-3-8, and every town sergeant or constable who neglects or refuses to serve the warrant
            as provided in § 45-3-8,, shall forfeit for each neglect fifty dollars ($50.00); to be recovered, one-half
            (Â½) to the use of the town, and one-half (Â½) to the use of the person who sues for
            the warrant.
         

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§ 45-3-11. Forfeiture for neglect of duty by officers.

Every town clerk or town treasurer who neglects or refuses to issue a warrant as provided in § 45-3-8, and every town sergeant or constable who neglects or refuses to serve the warrant as provided in § 45-3-8,, shall forfeit for each neglect fifty dollars ($50.00); to be recovered, one-half (Â½) to the use of the town, and one-half (Â½) to the use of the person who sues for the warrant.